A white girl lies on the bed in Rastiara's room.
　Beside her, Rastiara, clad in a red mist, accompanies her.

　After taking her pulse and body temperature, Rustyala releases the fresh blood magic. Apparently, there is even a doctor in her blood.

''Fufu......''

　All the way back from the labyrinth, Rastiara has been using sacred magic and fresh blood magic. His fatigue was leaking out in the form of a sigh.

''Are you alright, Rustyala? Shall I go get Dea: ......?

　I decided to at least reduce the burden of the sacred magic and suggested support.
　When I looked for her in "Dimension", I found that Dia was sleeping in her room again (...).

'No, not Dia. This isn't a normal illness. So I'm going to take care of her some more.
Not normal?　What the hell are the symptoms?

　Rustyala speaks slowly after hesitating for a bit.

''This is a symptom unique to the 'Jewelculus'. The contents are empty because you've squeezed all the magic stones in your body to the limit. ...... To put it simply, I'm half dead.
'Because I've squeezed out the magic stone ......?　Then would more magic stones help you recover?

　During the course of the healing process, Rastiara asked for some magic stones. It was only then that he finally understood why the girl who vomited blood took out the magic stones from her 'possessions'.

''I think she'll recover for now. But this girl has lost so much blood that she's also suffering from a magic deficiency. Besides, that--

　Rustyala was hesitant to tell me all the symptoms.
　Grabbing his shoulder, I asked for an explanation.

'Tell me Lastiara, tell me. I don't want to regret not knowing anything.

　Unusually, Rastiala looks away for a bit. Then he speaks more slowly.

'Even if you make a full recovery ......, you probably won't have long to live ......
You don't have a long life, you mean a long life?

　Rustyala nodded with a divine look on his face.

''My body is too much of a wreck ....... I have no idea why it's so bad ......, even though the 'Magic Stone Human (Jewelculus)' is so short-lived. It doesn't look like it's failing, but this is like ......--

　I get impatient with this sudden and serious conversation.

"--Wait, this is the first time I've heard of that. Rustyala is also a 'magic stone human' (Jewelculus), right?

　That means it's not just the sleeping girl who is short-lived. My voice trembles as I see the horrible equation.
　But soon enough, Rustyala shakes her head.

'No, I'm the 'best of the best' so I'm fine. ...... Yeah, I'm fine.
I mean, are you sure about that?

　I was getting skeptical and I couldn't easily believe it. I would make sure that I wasn't just saying it out of strength.

'Unlike everyone else, I don't lie in these situations. Honesty is more like it, you know.

　Lastiara laughed absent-mindedly.
　I don't think he was unconcerned, but I don't think he was lying. I'll believe the fellow named Rastiara.

Okay, I won't ask anymore. So, how much longer does this boy have to live?
I don't think I'll last six months in this scruffy body.
Only six months ......?

　The shortness of his life expectancy made me dizzy.
　It's hard to believe that this is the story of a kid who was in a dynamic battle just a few minutes ago.

I have a lot of questions for this kid ....... Somehow help her, Rustyala.

　She was responding to Mr. Hein's name. There was no doubt that it was relevant.

'Yes, it is. I have some questions to ask you, too, so I'll do what I can to help. But if I just wake up, I might go on a rampage again. ......
I'm going to borrow a restraining device from the 'Epic Seeker'. If we can tie them up, we can get by.
''As long as I keep it restrained, I guess I'll be fine. I don't think the MP will recover easily due to the magic deficiency and .......
All right, let's get there early and get it--

　The two of us will decide on the treatment of the girl in detail.
　For the time being, it is confirmed that the girl will be kept on the ship until her condition is settled.

　After that, I rush to the Epic Seeker to retrieve the restraining devices. I'm not going to be able to get the locks and fetters that they used to restrain my magic, but they were easy to get for me. The strength of the restraints was a bit worrisome, but if you let numbers do the talking, you can handle it.

　Then, deciding to always monitor the girl with Dimension, Rustyala and I went to report to our friends.


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　After finishing the treatment of the white girl, we were on deck when the Reaper first approached us with concern.

''Brother, was that guy okay?''
'Rastiara managed it. In the meantime, I hear he's not going to die anytime soon.
Well, that's good.

　The Reaper patted his chest and was relieved.
　But for some reason, his body was soaking wet. The cloak he was wearing contained plenty of water and smelled of seawater.

'So, Reaper, what were you doing ......?'
'What?　What do you mean, swimming?

　With a look that said, "What's the matter of course you're asking me?" the Reaper made his way to the fence at the edge of the deck. On top of that fence, Maria was sitting thinly clad.

'They say she's practicing her swimming, Kanami.
'Oh, I see. ......'

　I leaned forward and looked under the boat and saw Sera swimming in the sea with her doggy paddle. Unlike the wolf form, the human form of the dog paddle was a bit ridiculous to watch. Then the reaper jumped in and clung to Sera's back.
　With a big smile on her face, Sera swam out with Reaper. While I took my eyes off of her for a moment, the Reaper was able to act in the water, even though she was poorly.

''So, is it true that there was an ocean in the labyrinth?''
'Yeah, it's true, layer 35 was completely underwater. We're not going to get any further unless we can swim.
That's ......, that's troubling. ......
I knew it. Maria can't swim either?
'Yes. There were few rivers and lakes, let alone oceans, in my hometown of Fania. ......

　Maria turns over, looking apologetic.
　The water that had been dripping into her hair drips down. Perhaps she had tried swimming with the Reaper. However, unlike the Reaper, it seems that she couldn't learn to swim easily.

'Then it's no wonder you can't swim. No one can swim at first, so don't worry about it. We'll all have fun if we learn it together.
'Yes ....... Please teach me kindly, Kanami.

　Maria laughed serenely.
　Apparently, they've decided to have me teach them a lesson.

　Then Snow sneaks up behind me.

'I heard it was a fun game: ......!　By the way, I can't swim either - I was born in the mountains and raised in the city!

　The congenial voice seemed to catch him out of the boat.

'You only come out at times like this, Snow.
Heh.
'Why are you embarrassed there ....... If anything, I'm mad at you .......
'What?　W-why?

　Leaving Snow, who seriously doesn't understand anything, I look at Rustiala next to me.

　Rastiara must be tired from the girl's treatment. I was about to call out to her that she should take a good rest, when I was interrupted by Rustiala's cheerful voice.

''Yes, you're right. ......!　Now that we're here, we need to switch things up!　Okay, I'm going to swim, too!　

　Rustyala doesn't need my help and regains her energy on her own. I agree with her, even though I feel a little sad for her strength.
　It's no use being gloomy forever. I try to change my mood, just like Rastiara.

　Then, when I see Rustyala start to take off her clothes on the spot, I hurriedly speak out.

''Wait, wait, what are you doing, you idiot. Don't take your clothes off. Don't take it off here. I said don't take your clothes off, stop!

　No matter how much I stopped him, Rustyala wouldn't stop, so he ended up shouting.

'Well, we can just swim naked. Hey, Maria, do you want to swim with me?
I don't want to die.
Hey!　I thought I was in love with Maria these days, but finally fever time is over!
'No, Kanami's here and you're not going to show your skin in a stone: ......

　Maria is gingerly pushing back with her hands as Rustyala tries to remove her clothes.
　The rate of skin exposure on the boat increases and Sera in the water starts to get excited.

'Ha, you're naked!　Miss!
'Don't do it, Rustyala. See, Mr. Sera will look like a criminal: ......
Who is the criminal? You're the criminal!　What do you want from me, such ravings!　I'm sure the young lady will be mistaken!
'No, I have to say it too, because you're so mad at me for trying to eat me alive there. The way they look at my Maria and the leapers is not good sometimes. ......
I'm just watching over you with my overflowing motherhood!

　I'm saying this because I feel an overflowing lust, but talking about it will only make the conversation parallel. There's no real harm done to me, so I keep my mouth shut.

　Rather than using my mouth to convince Rustyala and Sera-san, it's better to try to find a more fundamental solution.

''Then I'll go make you a simple swimsuit. You guys can wait a minute.
Swizzle?　...... Ah, 'swimsuit'!　Come to think of it, that's one of those things!

　With a look on his face that he hadn't thought of that idea, Rustyala taps his palm.
　After all, the culture gap between different worlds remains. In my world, I wouldn't go into the ocean so much without a swimsuit. However, it seems that in this world, there are two options: light clothing or nakedness.

'Kanami-san, can you make ......?'
An easy one.

　He replied flatly to Maria, who gave him a surprised look.
　Because of my experience in the former world, my knowledge of domestic skills such as 'knitting' and 'sewing' is deep to begin with. And with the current me, I am confident that I can further develop those skills.

　As long as I have Dimension, I can take measurements and make drawings as I please. There's no need to measure and mark anything, and it's easy to create a three-dimensional image. Since I came to this world, I've become skilled with blades, so cutting should be no problem.

Then I'll go make something quick and easy.

　I turned my back and tried to move into the ship.
　Having mastered the blacksmithing skill, I was on the verge of waking up to the joy of making things. If possible, I'd like to take this opportunity to acquire new skills.
　It's so much fun to have more skills and feel stronger.

'Oh, you don't have to take our measurements?'

　Then Rustyala's simple question is interrupted and he stops in his tracks.
　It would certainly be unnatural to go and make a swimsuit like this. It's like saying that you already know everyone's three sizes.

'Oh, ah, ......, I suppose I do. I'd better--
'--I don't think it's necessary. Big brother, you know it's in millimeters because of The Dimension, right?

　For some reason, the Reaper blurts out the story in an instant.

'Hey, let's shut up for a minute, Reaper: ......'
"Hurry up and go make it!　I'm really looking forward to the swimsuit my brother made!

　I guess I just genuinely wanted some new clothes. But that one word of caution is a fatal blow to me.

You're so easy to be a kid. You're making people's eyes hurt.

　The Reaper's statement had all eyes on me.
　However, the only one who was embarrassed was Snow. Maria and Sera's eyes were simply cold.
　Rustyala doesn't seem to be bothered and tries to expand the conversation.

'Hmmm, I see. So who has bigger breasts, Snow or Sera?''

　It was the worst way to spread it. The way it was spread, like sticking your hand into a wound and ripping the flesh open.
　I was expecting a follow-up, but Rustyala was enjoying the devil's smile.

'...... Those two will let you measure up if you ask them to. You're on your own.
What? You can just ask Kanami and she'll give you a shot, right?　And I'd like to hear everyone else's too. I'm curious about the difference between Maria and Dia and so on. Could it be that you two are smaller than the Reapers?
...... You've sent a chill down my spine.

　Maria was sweltering behind a curious Rustyala.
　If that was all it was, it would be adorable, but her magical power is not adorable, sorry. A vicious, hot magic swells, and at any moment it looks like it's going to catch me and set me on fire.

　Seeing my legs seriously trembling, Rustyala notices Maria's grumpiness behind her.

''-- Ah, ma, Maria?　Are you mad at me?　It's okay, I love that body of yours, Maria!　He's so cute!　Hey, Kanami!
'Oh, oh ......!　Of course!　Maria is a cutie!

　I had no choice but to affirm it.
　I nodded, which caused Maria to turn away her puffy face. I can see that her face is slightly reddened by 'Dimension'. Apparently, she seems to be embarrassed.
　However, that tumultuous magic hasn't quieted down. My legs won't stop shaking, so I want you to do something about that first.

Then I'll go make some more in a minute!

　I couldn't stand it, and like a de-rabbit, I escaped into the ship. I didn't want to stay any longer on the deck, which had become strangely uncomfortable.
　And then I go back to my room.

　On the way, I pass by the white girl and Dia's room.
　They were both sleeping soundly, as if they were dead.

　I'd like to finish making the swimsuit before either of them wake up.
　If we all go swimming together, it might change the mood of the gloom and gloom in the labyrinth.
　With that hope in mind, I quickened my pace of progress.